Charlton Church of England Primary School
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Charlton Church of England Primary School
Charlton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dover community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Charlton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sally-Anne Pettersen, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12332nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 37 in Dover.
Charlton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Charlton Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Rounders, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Choir, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dover, Charlton Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Barton Road, Dover, Dover, CT16 2LX |
| Headteacher | Sally-Anne Pettersen |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.7% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12332nd of 13,686
Nationally
1838th of 2,034
In South East
29th of 37
In Dover
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
41%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Barton Road, Dover
Dover, CT16 2LX
Journey to School
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